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V78 GBA

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,593 mi
Last recorded6,593 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV78 GBA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 6,593 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 6,551 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 6,469 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 6,338 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 6,149 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 5,740 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 5,603 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 5,063 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 4,250 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 4,228 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 4,179 miles

bonnet struts weak unable to hold bonnet up

Pass 16 Aug 2010 4,070 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 3,876 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 3,723 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 3,527 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 3,228 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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V78 GBA is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 75,378 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V78 GBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V78 GBA registered?

V78 GBA is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V78 GBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V78 GBA shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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